Network Infrastructure (CCC)
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Not Required
Academic Community: STEM
Program Code: NICC
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 11.1001
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0511100114
This certificate is part of the A.S. Cybersecurity and Network Systems degree.
This certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level network sever administrator position. The core courses provide introduction to:
- understanding network architecture
- router configuration skills and protocols
- LAN design and concepts
- VLAN configuration skills
- wireless architecture and configuration
- Wide Area Network (WAN) configuration skills
- Security
- Remote Access
- IP Addressing and Services
The techniques and skills are introduced in a progressive delivery starting with computer networking, client and server operating systems, security protection and testing methods, and advanced elements of router and switching methods and administration.
Students currently employed in the field can supplement and upgrade their skills through a variety of offerings in computer systems administration, network design and protection, and security methods and techniques. Credits earned in this certificate apply to the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Cybersecurity and Network Systems.
Refer to the College Credit Certificate overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements.
Visit the program page for more information.
Program of Study
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Major Courses | ||
CET 1176 | Computer Maintenance and Repair 1 | 3 |
CTS 1321 | Linux Networking and System Administration 1 | 3 |
CTS 1329 | Microsoft Client O/S | 3 |
CTS 1383 | Microsoft Server O/S - Installation and Configuration | 3 |
CTSC 1134 | Network+ | 3 |
CTSC 1651 | Cisco Router Technology | 3 |
CTSC 2652 | Cisco Advanced Router Technology | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 21 |
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This course has a prerequisite of CGS 1000 Exploring Digital Technology
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Courses followed by “&” have prerequisites that are not part of this program. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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CET 1176 | Computer Maintenance and Repair & | 3 |
CTSC 1134 | Network+ Fa, Sp | 3 |
CTS 1329 | Microsoft Client O/S | 3 |
CTS 1383 | Microsoft Server O/S - Installation and Configuration Fa, Sp | 3 |
CTS 1321 | Linux Networking and System Administration Fa, Sp | 3 |
CTSC 1651 | Cisco Router Technology Fa, Sp | 3 |
CTSC 2652 | Cisco Advanced Router Technology Sp | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 21 |
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If no term is designated, course is offered every term
- Fa
Course is offered in fall term
- Sp
Course is offered in spring term
Learning Outcomes
- Apply subnetting to IP Networks
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Analyze asymmetric encryption methods for secure authentication and data exchange.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Design a group policy strategy
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Install a domain controller
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Contrast absolute and relative pathnames
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Contrast stand-alone utilities and built-in shell commands
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Create a small workgroup environment
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Contrast NTFS and share level file and folder permissions
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Analyze the primary functions and features of a router
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Design a hierarchical addressing scheme
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems